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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. China has erred in its understanding of Lithuania as the country's actions have further deepened Vilnius relations with Taipei. World News | China's Misunderstanding of Lithuania Allows Taipei to Develop Closer Relations with Vilnius.
China has erred in its understanding of Lithuania as the country's actions have further deepened Vilnius relations with Taipei.
China has erred in its understanding of Lithuania as the country actions have further deepened Vilnius relations with Taipei.
Nothing can disturb the comfort of life as the thought of the impending war and its consequences.
Last year, China entered into a spat with Lithuania over Vilnius allowing Taipei to open a de facto embassy using the name “Taiwan.” Beijing recalled its ambassadors from Lithuania and downgraded its diplomatic ties with the Baltic state to the “charge d’affaires” level. In hindsight, China should realize that this move handed Lithuania on a plate to Taiwan. China used its economic leverage as punishment. First, it tried to pressure German industry giant Continental AG to stop using Lithuanian-made components. When an EU trade commissioner said that Chinese customs were refusing to c...